St. Joan's Battle Standard, Pennon and Banner

In 1429 Joan asked Hamish Power, (French name: Heuves
Polnoir), a Scotsman living in Tours, France, to design her standard and pennon.

A few months later, Father Jean Pasquerel designed her banner in the town of
Blois.

STANDARD

Material: "buckram" ( a material similar to the canvas
artists paint on) with a silken fringe

The standard was 3 feet wide and 12 feet long.

Side One Image: Upon a field of golden lilies, an image of the
King of Heaven seated upon a rainbow, and holding in one hand
the world in the form of a globe, the other being raised in a
gesture of benediction. Before Him, to right and to left, were
the kneeling figures of Michael and Gabriel, each presenting to
Him a fleur-de-lys. Joan's motto "Jhesus-Maria was written
in letters of gold on this rough material.

Side Two Image: Was an escutcheon: a field of azure charged with
a silver dove holding in its beak a streamer with the
words "De par le Roy di Ciel."

Purpose: Standard was the "fluttering sign" to which
her army could rally when dispersed in confusion of battle.

PENNON

Image: Depicted the Annunciation, the Virgin Mary receiving from the Archangel
Gabriel
a double lily, which was the twofold symbol of France and of chastity.

Purpose: Pennon was carried by one of her squires to mark her
position in the field.

BANNER

Image: Joan insisted the banner display the words "Jesus
Crucified"

Purpose: Banner was intended for the priests and the men of her army to
gather around for daily prayer.